West Monroe man arrested on count of attempted murder

A West Monroe man was arrested on a count of attempted murder, and on other charges, early Saturday morning.

De’orris Smith, 23, was arrested on one count of attempted murder and two counts of kidnapping, simple assault, simple assault domestic and domestic abuse battery.

According to a release by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a disturbance on McKeithen Street in West Monroe at about 7 a.m. Saturday.

Deputies were advised that the suspect was leaving in a teal Pontiac car with two victims involved in the disturbance. Deputies observed the car and made a traffic stop on the vehicle.

Smith was taken into custody without incident.

Investigation revealed that Smith was arguing with the male victim. Smith pointed a gun at him and pulled the trigger, but the gun failed to fire. Smith then got in the back seat of the Pontiac while the male victim and his girlfriend were attempting to leave and advised them not to stop for anyone.

Smith was searched along with the vehicle, and the gun was not found. A search of where the offense occurred revealed a .32 caliber revolver.

Through witness testimony, deputies determined Smith was accused in a domestic disturbance the previous night during which he reportedly hit his girlfriend in the face and threatened to shoot everyone.

Smith was transported to and booked at the Ouachita Correctional Center.